‘It has been possible because of people’s support. They are paying for his treatment. It feels wonderful to see him without those rashes and blisters.’

Help to Save Lives supported Mehdi’s family and funded his care at a leading medical institute.

Mehdi’s treatment includes taking vitamins and regularly applying moisturisers to his skin.

His mum now hopes her son will be accepted by the community now that his appearance has improved (Picture: Caters)

His mum now hopes her son will be accepted by the community now that his appearance has improved.
She said: ‘Children used to detest him. People found him filthy and abominate him because of his condition.

‘Whenever he went out, villagers got scared and said bad things to him.’